The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said on Sunday that 150 fighters of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were killed in a battle in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur…
Category: Africa
Spotlight on safeguarding cultural heritage
A leading expert has called for enhanced international collaboration and a cross-border approach to safeguarding cultural heritage, which he described as a global treasure that belongs to all of humanity. Gregor Hitzfeld,…
Norway chosen to host the United Nations Internet Governance Forum
Norway has been chosen to host the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in June 2025, positioning the country as the stage for the world’s largest forum dedicated to shaping the future…
Algeria’s projected economic growth rate of 4.5 percent for 2025
Algerian Finance Minister Laaziz Faid announced on Monday a projected economic growth rate of 4.5 percent for 2025, as part of the presentation of the budget bill to the National People’s Assembly,…
Crisis continues as 285 migrants intercepted off coast of Libya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said that 285 migrants were intercepted and returned off the coast of Libya over the past week. The migrants returned include at least three…
World Urban Forum (WUF12) kicks off in New Cairo
The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) kicked off on Monday in New Cairo, Egypt, marking the forum’s first return to Africa in more than two decades. Addressing the opening…
Air France jets to avoid Red Sea airspace
Air France has suspended all its flights over the Red Sea until further notice. The decision was taken after one of its crew reported spotting a “bright object” in Sudanese airspace at…
Confirmed mpox cases in Africa have surged by over 500 percent
Confirmed mpox cases in Africa have surged by over 500 percent this year compared to the total for all of last year, with the number of affected countries rising to 19, according…
New UN mission begins task in Somalia
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations on Friday in the country, succeeding the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), a UN official said. UN Secretary-General’s Acting Special…
Floods kill 321 and displace 740,000 others in Nigeria
At least 321 people have been killed and over 740,000 others displaced in Nigeria so far this year due to the flood that ravaged most parts of the country, authorities said on…